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If you are considering painting and you plan to use it for anything other than gentle day paddles, I would keep in mind that any significant scratches will show the yellow Kevlar underneath. I am not a big fan of the Kevlar yellow either, but I can’t imagine the yellow showing through any...

Identical for a trip with the addition of a PLB. Bob

I have had many pairs over the years including some high-end wading boots for fly fishing. The felt soles offer the best traction underwater and leather uppers for ankle support against rocks, but aren't great for hiking. I have some with a Vibram sole which I have screwed in tungsten lugs and...

Insulated Bean boots when it’s cold, NRS boundary boots if the portages aren’t too bad, and OTB Abyss with NRS wet socks if the portages are tough. I really like the Boundary boots most of the time, but they don’t offer much ankle support. In camp, moccasins or sneakers. Bob

I am always leery of someone who states they love to cook for a group over a fire. To me that says, I want you to gather a ton of wood and wash dishes. I love good food and camp food, but I’m set in my ways. I aim for one pot and no leftovers. I grudgingly participate in group meals, but am...

Thank you for all the detail Jim. It has got me thinking of a future project for sure. Bob

I like a 10’ rod for casting while sitting. I have found these gizmos to give some action to streamers when paddling solo. Bob

It looks like it will be very nice when you are done. I would not sand anything other than the repairs and resin you apply to fair them. Kevlar gets fuzzy when sanded. I personally would only make localized repairs with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. I am sure more experienced folks will...

What are the dimensions?

Great tutorial Jim. Thanks for all the detail. Bob

Holy Moses Traveler. That’s some serious business. I’m so glad you got the care you received timely. Every next trip or paddle is a gift for us all. Bob

Bummer. How green was the ash? Kiln dried? There is a such thing as over steaming, but what you did looks about right for that thickness. Does that piece have a lot of grain runout where it split? I try and steam the piece next to where I bend it, but it didn’t seem like an excessive long time...

I know he’s won several national whitewater championships in the 70’s and 80’s. Even done in a strip canoe… hard to imagine. Probably just his paddling style, although that paddle does look odd in that canoe! Bob

Canoe related in my paddling world- I bought two fly rods the week before I got married… I just didn’t want to have that conversation. Thankfully my wife has been supportive of my hobbies, but I don’t drop real big big bucks on gear. Bob

That’s some fine looking material you got there! I have had good luck glueing knots for what it’s worth. I am looking forward to following along. Bob

I witnessed a chipmunk stalk, dispatch, and eat a large frog…. Didn’t expect that. I found a dead but seemingly unharmed fish (crappie) in my front yard. I’m guessing an eagle dropped it.

Really clever. Nice work! Bob

Gorgeous

This old relic was used 75 years ago to plow sidewalks at Dartmouth in NH. A bit overkill these days I imagine. I just use it to relocate my wood shop when the mood strikes…

Ice melted on the lake near me last night. Guys were out ice fishing last weekend. Usually ice out is late March. Odd year for sure.